PETER HENRY DODSON

DODSON, Peter Henry Of Wellesley, died unexpectedly, at home, on March 18, 2023, at the age of 80. Peter was born in Atlanta, GA, however shortly thereafter, the family relocated to their longtime home in Hopkinton, MA and he often reminisced about the old family farmhouse and life there with his older sister and younger brother. Peter graduated from Hopkinton High School in 1960, and attended Wesleyan University where he was president of his fraternity, graduating in 1965. He moved on to the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he was editor of the Law Review and earned a JD Law Degree in 1968, followed by a formative clerkship under U.S. District Judge Joseph Lord, III. Peter spent his entire working career with Ropes & Gray LLP, both in Boston and New York City, from 1970-2008. He is remembered as a dedicated and revered colleague, partner, and mentor. Peter was able to enjoy his retirement, spending much of his time in his sanctuary home he designed in Stowe, VT. Peter was an avid photographer and enthusiast of all the arts, especially Classical music, American Indian and Inuit Art. He loved being active in the outdoors and hiking year round. Spending time with his family was paramount, and cherished reading to his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lois (Hollely) Dodson and Frederick James Dodson; as well as his sister, Carol Spengler; and his beloved wife, Beverly Mae Feinberg. He is survived by his brother, Bruce, and wife, Nancy of Killingworth, CT; his son, Matthew and wife, Jessica of Needham, MA: son, Jonathan and wife, Melanie of Towson, MD; his adoring grandchildren, Winter, Molly, Samuel and Clara; his nieces, Christine Graham and partner, John Berube of Skowhegan ME and Sara Dodson Holmes, husband, Stephen and their son, Rowan of Chester, CT. Visiting Hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Rt.16), WELLESLEY, MA, on Thursday, March 30, from 4-7pm. Funeral Services will be held at Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, 79 Denton Rd., Wellesley, MA, on Friday, March 31, at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Peter's name to National Audubon Society, www.audubon.org, Trustees of Reservations, www.thetrustees.org or a local charity in your area that is passionate about the preservation of land and wildlife. Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100